Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the festive Christmas season in Hattingen! Our event guide presents you with the most beautiful events and activities in our historic Ruhr area city that will accompany you through the Advent season.
Around the historic marketplace and the medieval old town, Hattingen transforms into an atmospheric winter landscape. The traditional Christmas market with its regionally typical wooden huts extends through the cobblestone alleys, past St. George's Church to the Old Town Hall. Visitors can expect a diverse range of Westphalian specialties, handicrafts, and cultural performances.
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Daily opening of the Old Town Hall as an Advent calendar starting from December 1st.
The Nostalgic Christmas Market in Hattingen offers a diverse festive program with festive sounds and glowing lights in the historic old town for four weeks.
Where: Hattingen | More Info: Nostalgic Christmas Market Hattingen
Daily opening of a window with Christmas performances.
Frau Holle opens a window of the Old Town Hall daily at 5 PM and entertains visitors with Christmas songs, stories, and poems. She shakes her featherbed pillow over the market square, letting gold coins, candies, and other sweet treats fall.
Where: Hattingen | More Info: Frau Holle at the Old Town Hall
Craft markets featuring international and local art.
In the St. Georgs Quarter and Steinhagen Square, craft markets showcase exquisite works by regional and internationally renowned artists. Highlights include metal, stone, and wood sculptures, olive wood and ceramic works, Tibetan sound bowls and traditional crafts, Tiffany glass art, and Polish basket weaving.
Where: Hattingen | More Info: Craft Markets in St. George's Quarter and Steinhagen Square
The Flying Santa Claus with his daily high-wire show.
The Bochumer Weihnachtsmarkt offers a variety of activities for the whole family, from beautifully decorated stalls to a diverse stage program. Enjoy culinary delights and experience unforgettable moments.
Where: Bochum | More Info: Christmas Market in Bochum
Unique atmosphere due to Essener Lichtwochen and medieval market.
The 52nd International Christmas Market in Essen attracts visitors with around 170 stalls offering imaginative gift ideas, traditional Christmas presents, and culinary delights from approximately 20 international countries and various German regions. The Flachsmarkt transports visitors into a medieval world, while the Essener Lichtwochen uniquely enchant the entire city.
Where: Essen | More Info: Christmas Market in Essen
The world's largest Christmas tree with 138,000 LED lights.
The Dortmund Christmas Market features over 250 stalls with handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and unique toys. The city offers a variety of culinary delights, including sausages and Westphalian grilled ham, as well as sweet treats like roasted almonds and crepes.
Where: Dortmund | More Info: Christmas Market in Dortmund
Unique themed markets featuring traditional craftsmanship and culinary delights.
The Christmas markets in Düsseldorf offer a diverse range of local and international delicacies, as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll and linger, while the festively decorated stalls create a festive atmosphere.
Where: Düsseldorf | More Info: Christmas Market in Düsseldorf
NRW's highest natural Christmas tree in full glory.
The Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral offers a variety of festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and cuisine. With over 150 stalls, it invites visitors to a colorful stroll, while around 300 Herrnhuter stars shine and the starlight canopy with over 70,000 LEDs transforms the entire Roncalliplatz into a cozy atmosphere.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Christmas Market in Cologne